Carter Work Project 2018 house photos
Check out this year’s house photos, featuring volunteers from the 2018 Carter Work Project in Mishawaka and South Bend, Indiana.
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The impact of housing affordability on the economy
These experts break down how high housing costs undermine the type of competitive business environment essential to strong, vibrant communities.
Converting underutilized spaces into adequate housing
Habitat is transforming underutilized buildings and vacant apartments into adequate housing, demonstrating that upgrading existing buildings can be a viable component to addressing the global housing deficit.
A gift of love builds a Habitat house in Mississippi
On Dec. 19, Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area held a very special home dedication for the Jean Kemp house, financed with a $60,000 donation by Garth Kemp in honor of his wife. He sponsored the house without telling her, planning to surprise her at the dedication ceremony.
Strengthening housing rights with Brazilian families
As part of its advocacy efforts, Habitat Brazil took part in our global advocacy campaign Solid Ground to strengthen the housing rights of millions of Brazilian families like Carmen’s.
An innovative housing solution leads to new beginnings for families in Nepal
In Nepal’s Eastern Terai region, families are building a brighter future for themselves with the help of the Hilti Foundation’s innovative cement bamboo frame technology. Habitat and the Hilti Foundation are working together to make the disaster-resilient and sustainable building method a viable market leader in Nepal.
Helping essential workers build affordable housing
The lack of affordable housing across the U.S. continues to threaten the livelihoods of essential workers. Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley and partners created Basalt Vista, a sustainable housing development to help 27 families stay and continue serving the community.
In a Habitat house, safe from the storms
After her old home was destroyed by storms, Alicia, her husband Eusebio, and her sons, Luis Fernando and Junior are now in a safe home thanks to Habitat Paraguay.
Turning housing awareness into an art form
UN-Habitat predicts that 3 billion people will need adequate shelter by 2030 but making that need tangible — and such a large number relatable — isn’t easy. Habitat for Humanity Bulgaria has answered that challenge with something unexpected: art.
What does it take to build a Habitat house?
What exactly goes into building a Habitat house? A whole lot, as it turns out.